Motorcycle News

5/13/08 - NASCAR's car gap, Ricky Carmichael's future, Jeff Gordon's lull (Los Angeles Times)
Times' motor racing beat reporter Jim Peltz responds to readers' questions about those topics as well as milk at the Indy 500. Readers' questions for The Times' motor racing beat reporter Jim Peltz:

5/8/08 - Broc Hepler to debut in the 450 Motocross class at Glen Helen (Fullnoise.com.au)
Factory Yamaha backed rider Broc Hepler will step up to the the 450 Motocross class when the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF kick of at Glen Helen Raceway Park, on Memorial ...

5/7/08 - Opening Round of 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship returns to Southern California (Fullnoise.com.au)
After a four-year hiatus, the opening round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF returns to the heart of the motocross industry in Southern California for the 13th Annual ...

5/7/08 - FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship starts at Sevlievo (Fullnoise.com.au)
After the quick development of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Cup throughout the years following the first edition in 2005, the series was upgraded to World Championship at the end of 2007. It wil...

5/8/08 - Berm Busting (Cycle News)
The following is from Infineon Raceway... Motocross racing makes its return to Infineon Raceway during the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, May 16-18. More than 500 riders are expected for the event, which is hosted by Wine Country Motocross.

5/8/08 - Dirt Bike Promotions launch new website (Fullnoise.com.au)
Breaking and exclusive news, photo and video galleries, rider and team profiles and media snapshots are all part of leading motorcycle event promotor Dirt Bike Promotion's interactive and engag...

5/7/08 - The Graduate (Cycle News)
Yamaha Motor Corp. is pleased to announce that Factory Yamaha backed rider Broc Hepler will be switching classes for the AMA Nationals and will now be riding the championship winning 2008 YZ450F for the summer.

5/6/08 - Tune In (Cycle News)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Advance, North Carolina (May 6, 2008) – Top people from the motorcycle industry give their uncut opinions and race stories. Get your weekly motorcycle news live from Pit Pass Radio.

5/6/08 - Following in the footsteps (Hollister Free Lance)
In most families, it's usually the son who follows in his father's footsteps. Dad plays football; son plays football. Dad fixes cars; son fixes cars. Of course, not everything is as black and white as that, and sometimes, in some families, it's quite the opposite.

5/1/08 - Motocross weekend (Las Vegas Sun)
Thu, May 1, 2008 (2 a.m.) The weekend motocross extravaganza starts small Friday night inside Orleans Arena and ends with a bang Saturday night outside at Sam Boyd Stadium.

5/12/08 - Cee Bailey's Motorcycle Headlight Cover
Protect your headlights with one of these.

5/10/08 - 2008 World Superbike Championship Round 5 - Monza, Italy
Should be an exciting race at one of the most exciting race circuits in the world.

5/10/08 - Ganka 60-1003 Winter Motorcycle Gloves Review
Waterproof gloves from Canada, where they know about cold weather.

5/9/08 - Ducati Sweeps Motociclismo Motorcyle of the Year Awards
Yet more kudos for the brand.

5/8/08 - Michelin Pilot Road 2 Tires
First impressions of these dual compound tires.

5/5/08 - Icon Strongarm Jacket Review
Super-cool semi-custom jacket actually works well.

5/4/08 - 2008 MotoGP Round 4 - Shanghai, China
Surprise pole and Lorenzo breaks an ankle.

5/3/08 - Methods for Evaluating Visor Anti-Fog Treatments
Interesting discussion on testing and evaluation of anti-fog treatments and coatings.

5/2/08 - Stubby and Ratcheting Screwdrivers Reviewed
The Bulldog stubby and Crescent ratcheting screwdriver and bit driver sets are pretty handy.

5/1/08 - U.S. Motorcycle Sales 1992 - 2007
Revised chart shows sales trends.

4/29/08 - Raincoat Motorcycle Helmet Visor Water Repellent Coating Review
Applied like a wax or polish, it repels water from a visor.

4/27/08 - Rev'it Cayenne Pro Review
Upgrade to the original is an evolution, not a revolution.

4/27/08 - 2008 World Superbike Round 4 - Assen
Round 4 will bring more excitement to the series, with riders wishing for the old circuit.

4/25/08 - Vemar Jiano Helmet Review
New flip-up from Vemar meets DOT standards.